2020 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · CV20 AWF

The 2020 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 24 April 2025 at 44,262 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of three consecutive annual passes. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no advisories across the full recorded history. Annual mileage averages 7,377 against a six-year lifespan, which sits within typical use for this model. The records show 24,943 miles at the 16 May 2023 test, 34,414 miles by 1 May 2024, and 44,262 miles by April 2025. That equates to roughly 9,500 and 9,800 miles in the two measured intervals, a steady accumulation with no standing periods or sudden jumps. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, listing no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. Three passes with zero advisories suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumables in order, yet the tester may simply have found nothing approaching threshold. Check the front coil springs and rear trailing arm bushes for micro-cracking, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper slide freedom given the vehicle's load-carrying design. Inspect the sills, floor pan, and chassis rails for structural rust that a visual MOT check can miss under wax or dirt. Confirm the cambelt interval against Ford's schedule, as the low annual mileage does not exempt the 44,262-mile unit from age-related degradation. The record implies competent upkeep, but no test substitutes for a ramp-based survey.